Auburndale Public Dance Evokes Local Battle Across Neighbors
Residents clash over an open air revival site on Stevenson Street Auburndale fearing public display while others push for youth amusement The debate features homeowners Mrs Fred Jeneous Mr James Tuttle and Mrs J W Stoker with the owner threatening court action if the event proves a nuisance
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Auburndale
Stevenson Street
Auburn Gate
J. W. Stoker
Hattie Thompson
J. G Rodamett
James Tuttle
Ifs
Klondike travelers return from Dawson City voyage
Victoria August 21 report says Steamer George EK Starr returned from Klondike with a group of prospectors. Among passengers is a Seattle man with 316,000 dollars in gold dust. Victoria residents together had about 2800 Canadian dollars. They left last May and expect to pass through to Dawson City this season.
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Victoria
George EK Starr
St Union
Seattle
Dawson City
Young Women's Christian Association board meeting notes
The YWCA board met last Tuesday to review continued work and future plans for canvassing the city. Members listed include Caroline Stenograf Dougherty Mary Bun Art Miss Jean Wallace Mrs Mary L Chamberlain Mrs Geo Howe and others. a band concert by Marshall's Band is set for Garfield Park tomorrow afternoon.
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Young Women's Christian Association Board
Iing
Audi & Substanci Dien
aeroRane
Caroline Stenograf
Dougherty
Aitas
Mary Bun
Jean Wallace
Mary L. Chamber
Geo. Howe
Garfield Park
Shia
Marshell
Exhumes Remains to Challenge Burial Expenses Case
Sensational trial in Justice McClintock's court reveals new facts about the undertaking business. Undertaker Knight sought $50 from Geo C Corning for burial of Samuel Scott, presenting affidavits and a bill approved by county officials. Evidence showed the body was buried in a cedar casket with lead and antimony fittings, contradicting Knight's testimony and sparking heated cross examination.
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J. M Knie
Geo
Samuel Scott
W. S McClintock
Samus Leach
Win Bradbury
United States
Semry
J. M. Wilkers
J. W. Tobias
J.D. Evans
J. M. Knight
Knight
W. E. Fagan
Mr. Knight
Charles T. McCabe
W. E Fagan
Menight
Hnight C. Corsi
Knight Browght
McCuntock
George C. Corning
Tve
McClintook
Wm. Bradbury
George C. Cornine
Topeka
George B Palmer
Ed de— Moss
Poster
K. J. M. Knight
Herald
Dedross & Penwell
Sensational body burial case reveals coffin and robe disputes
Testimony in Topeka court reveals coffin materials varied between cedar pine and silver handles, with robes of broadcloth calico and crepe. Undertaker J M Knight faces a $35 judgment while Corning plans criminal action for alleged false affidavits and inflated expenses.
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J. M Boisht
Colin
Palmer
DeMoss
Samuel Scott
Ion
Ba Joss
Wilt Bradbury
Foster's Cemetery
Bradbury
Topeka
George B. Palmer
Mr. Hradbury
George C Coriine
J. M. Knight
Georg. Corning
Ee S. MacCilmock
Visit Las Vegas Hot Springs Reopens This Summer
A fragment notes Las Vegas Hot Springs in Mexico may reopen this summer with a tentative hound trip by Montezuma and a W. & GAR agent Radway involved. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Las Vegas Hot Springs
Mexico
Montezuma Betel
Effords Am W. & Gar
E&s F ‘Radway
Card of Thanks from Topeka groups and charities
Card of Thanks from Topeka commandery No. 5 and Orient ian Nb 31 Ladies of the Eastern Star to A. O. U. W. No. 2 and the Select to ease sorrow after a death. Easterbrook and Mrs. Ed D Chrysler named. The Brownies at Lowman Hall Monday evening feature forty children trained by Mr ER Meredith in Brownie specialties. A benefit for friends abroad, with K P members serving ice cream at Lowman Chapel Topeka.
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Topeka Commandery
Orient
Ian
Ladies of the Eastern Star
Easterbrook
Lowman Hall
Meredith
Amistad
Lowman Chapel Topeka Lode
K. of P
The
Werden
Wizard of the Kaw Prophesies Fall Festival Glory
The Topeka region hosts Prof. V. F. Star nicknamed the Wizard of the Kaw a trance medium from North Topeka who says he foresees a grand Fall Festival with trains crowding Topeka and bright weather He channels spirits from a plain second floor room at 986 North Kansas Avenue and claims healing powers while offering free aid to the poor through divine influence He predicts the festival will surpass all and urges ongoing preparations amid dramatic convulsions and visions
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Misteriouses
Lorina
Prof. V. FP. Star
North Topeka
Fire Department
Clay’ Center
Topeka
Star
Pueblo
Cat East
State Journal
Prof Star
North
Kansas Avenue
Wisard
Wigard
Easin
Wizard Star
Lucinila
Tom
A Plan to Raise Money for Festival Queen Stand
The Journal proposes funding the Fall Festival by building a city grand stand behind the Festival Queen's throne to seat 5,000 with a 30 foot shelter. Tickets for the week could net around 2,500, giving the Committee of Fifteen a profitable investment while attracting elite spectators and enhancing city pageantry.
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Journal
Colorado Stocies
Colorado Springs
State House
Festival Preparations Draw Crowds Across State
A Topeka festival week draws support from Pratt and Winfield residents as organizers plan grand stand and queen’s throne displays. State Auditor A Johnson notes many Fall Festival visitors, including fire department crews and businesspeople, will travel from western and Pratt counties to attend and stay through the event.
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A. Johnson
Office of the State Auditor
Hie
Winfield
Fire Department
Pratt County
Chas
A. Tannor
Tuneka
Three Splendid Floats for Sacre Pe Display by Santa Fe
Three floats costing 475 will be built by the Santa Fe offices for the Sacre Pe celebration. Daniey Joslin and Prof. Henry Worrall are named as designers or figures connected to the float display. The plan calls for floats around 26 to 32 feet in length and height with a unified, grand display planned for the parade.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe General Office
Emu
Daniey
Joslin
Henry Worrall
Santa Fe Offices To Be Decorated With Flowers Lights
Santa Fe general offices will be beautifully decorated during Festival week with flowers colored lights and incandescent garlands creating a festive display.
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Santa Fe General
Thinity
Jarett
Wellington Moves Mass Meeting for Palieoaders at Ball Hall
A mass meeting is called for Monday night at the B of L. F. hall to organize leadership and participation for the Santa Fe celebration day on September 25 at the Topeka Hall. Local residents are urged to attend to coordinate efforts and activities.
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Santa Fe
Aft
L. F. Hall
Sarts Fe
Topeka
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